Last summer I developed a recipe for oven-roasted okra, which was my way of celebrating one of my favorite vegetables. I love its slipperiness, crisp exterior, and simple, earthy flavor. Fresh okra is ...

This is a traditional okra (bhindi) dish from Maharashtrian, the Indian state where chef Irani grew up. Irani told me that okra slime is as disliked in India as in the US, and his top tip for avoiding ...

Growing up in the United Kingdom, Chris Smith didn’t eat okra. But he married a woman from South Carolina, and when he moved to the United States he came to love the often slimy green pods. In his ...

Okra is both reviled and beloved for its chief characteristic: the mucilage, or slime. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archive) Okra is one of those oddball vegetables that some folks adore and some ...

To me, okra is one of those foods that just doesn’t look like it should taste so good. At church dinners, it’s my “go to” vegetable — especially if it’s cooked by a little old lady who truly knows how ...

1. Heat oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 2. Sauté sausage, onion, peppers and garlic until tender. 3. Stir in fresh red beans. If using dried beans, soak overnight before ...

Chef Steven Goff, who describes himself as a meat and pickle man, has honed his skills to support a belief that there should be no waste in the kitchen, a belief informed to some extent by growing up ...

The Whole Okra book, written by Chris Smith, is a roving and rich collection of okra history, lore, recipes, craft projects and growing advice. Does okra need defending? Chris Smith thinks so, as he ...

We have enjoyed the whole fried okra at Marlow's several times. It's in the "sides" section of the menu. We have tried to duplicate the batter they use but have been unable to. Could you possibly get ...

It’s a gardening book. It’s a cookbook. It’s a history. It’s a biography. It’s a well-researched scientific tome. It’s a love story. It’s all of the above. It’s also a James Beard award winner. Need a ...

Makes 8-12 servings. Recipe is by Teresa B. Day. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 quarts fresh red beans or 1 ...